Matthew Postlethwaite is an accomplished English-born actor who has spent the majority of his adult life in America, pursuing his passion for the craft. From a young age, Matthew began honing his skills in acting, training briefly at prestigious institutions such as LAMDA and Yale, before going on to study for five years in the esteemed Master Class at Beverly Hills Playhouse.
Throughout his career, Matthew has garnered numerous awards and accolades for his exceptional work in acting, producing, screenwriting, and songwriting. He has been recognized as a rising talent by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA),earning the distinction of being named "The Actor to Watch" in the years to come.
Matthew's uncle, the highly acclaimed Pete Postlethwaite, an Academy nominee and Steven Spielberg's praise for being "The Best Actor In The World," has undoubtedly been a significant source of inspiration for Matthew's own career.
Matthew has received widespread recognition for his artistic contributions, including being honored by the United Nations as a "Great Artist." A notable achievement in his career is the distinction of being the first person in his category to win a Hollywood Music in Media Award (2021) for his songwriting work on the song "Brave" from the Great Artist.